Director, Project Manager
Highwire · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $110,000 to $150,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Highwire 's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 90% of Highwire 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Highwire
- high 45 stale, 0 reposted of 92 open
- Hiring momentum
- 152 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Highwire 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Highwire .
About this role
The Director, Project Manager at Highwire leads complex projects by managing the intersection of account ownership and production for key clients. This role involves strategic delivery, client communication, and operational excellence, ensuring that project timelines, resources, and quality standards are met. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize workflows and manage project-specific budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Highwire as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of project management experience in an agency environment
- Deep experience running diverse project types, including digital marketing, creative and content deliverables
- Ability to think on your toes and find resourceful solutions to problems without heavy oversight
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exceptional ability to coordinate across functions and practices to deliver effective content marketing strategies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Nice to have
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM is preferred
- Ability to develop new execution processes aligned to best practices
What you get
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
Worth weighing
- The role requires managing multiple concurrent, complex, and highly visible projects, which may involve high pressure and tight deadlines.
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used for project management, which could affect familiarity and adaptability for candidates.
- The position is client-facing, which may require strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage client expectations effectively.
Summarised from Highwire 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Highwire on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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